TV channels & antenna towers in Greensboro, North Carolina

Greensboro has 29 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WGPX-TV (ION), 14 miles to the S.

Open Greensboro in the live finder

29TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

14 mito the closest tower

285,342population

Network channels in Greensboro

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWGPX-TVION	16	14 mi	191° S	Good	Burlington, NC
CBSWFMY-TVCBS	2	14 mi	191° S	Strong	Greensboro, NC
ABCWXLV-TVABC	45	14 mi	187° S	Strong	Winston-Salem, NC
FOXWGHPFox	8	18 mi	189° S	Strong	High Point, NC
CWWCWGCW	20	39 mi	303° WNW	Good	Lexington, NC
NBCWXII-TVNBC	12	39 mi	303° WNW	Good	Winston-Salem, NC
UNIWUVC-DTUnivision	40	60 mi	130° SE	Good	Fayetteville, NC

Over-the-air TV in Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina has a population of about 285,000. There are 29 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 13 full-power, 3 Class A, 12 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 7 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 12 farther out. Two of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Winston-Salem, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Winston-Salem's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 45 (WXLV-TV), CBS on channel 2 (WFMY-TV), NBC on channel 12 (WXII-TV), Fox on channel 8 (WGHP), CW on channel 20 (WCWG), ION on channel 16 (WGPX-TV) and Univision on channel 40 (WUVC-DT). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (good signal). 6 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Greensboro

The main network towers around Greensboro are in different directions: ABC 187° S (14 mi), CBS 191° S (14 mi), NBC 303° WNW (39 mi) and Fox 189° S (18 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, WGPX-TV, WFMY-TV and WXLV-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 14 miles south of Greensboro (191° S). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Greensboro at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Greensboro, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Greensboro

The farthest main network tower for Greensboro is WXII-TV (NBC), 39 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WFMY-TV is only 14 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Greensboro

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WMYVFull power	14 mi	187° S	Strong	Greensboro, NC
WACN-LDLow power	14 mi	32° NNE	Fair	Raleigh, NC
WGSR-LDLow power	21 mi	20° NNE	Fair	Reidsville, NC
WHWD-LDLow power	26 mi	273° W	Fair	Winston-Salem, NC
WRAY-TVFull power	38 mi	112° ESE	Good	Wake Forest, NC
WUNC-TVFull power	38 mi	112° ESE	Good	Chapel Hill, NC
W36FG-DLow power	38 mi	112° ESE	Poor	Charlotte, NC
WIRP-LDLow power	38 mi	111° ESE	Poor	Raleigh, NC
WLXIFull power	38 mi	303° WNW	Good	Greensboro, NC
WUNL-TVFull power	38 mi	303° WNW	Good	Winston-Salem, NC
WYAT-LDLow power	43 mi	354° N	Poor	Martinsville, VA
WTNC-LDLow power	47 mi	91° E	Poor	Durham, NC
WMDV-LDLow power	52 mi	26° NNE	Poor	Danville, VA
WUBX-CDClass A	55 mi	97° E	Poor	Durham, Etc., NC
W36FB-DTranslator	55 mi	182° S	Poor	Biscoe, NC
WBFT-CDClass A	56 mi	139° SE	Poor	Sanford, NC
W33EI-DLow power	60 mi	114° ESE	Poor	Raleigh, NC
WDRH-LDLow power	65 mi	107° ESE	Poor	Raleigh, NC
WWIW-LDLow power	65 mi	107° ESE	Poor	Raleigh, NC
WYBE-CDClass A	66 mi	161° SSE	Poor	Pinehurst, NC
WUNG-TVFull power	67 mi	223° SW	Fair	Concord, NC
WAUG-LDLow power	68 mi	106° ESE	Poor	Raleigh, NC

How Greensboro compares with the rest of North Carolina

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Greensboro ranks 328th of 465 places in North Carolina: fewer than the typical North Carolina town (19). Its nearest major network tower is 14 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.

57% of North Carolina's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Greensboro: step by step

Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
Point it toward 303° WNW, the direction of WXII-TV (NBC), 39 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 16 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Greensboro, NC?

ABC is on channel 45 from WXLV-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles S of Greensboro. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Greensboro, NC?

CBS is on channel 2 from WFMY-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles S of Greensboro. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Greensboro, NC?

NBC is on channel 12 from WXII-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles WNW of Greensboro. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Greensboro, NC?

Fox is on channel 8 from WGHP, broadcasting from 18 miles S of Greensboro. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Greensboro, NC?

CW is on channel 20 from WCWG, broadcasting from 39 miles WNW of Greensboro. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Greensboro?

29 transmitters within 70 miles of Greensboro; around 16 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Greensboro?

What kind of antenna do I need in Greensboro?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. The towers are spread over about 116° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Greensboro?

WFMY-TV is only 14 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Greensboro?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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